Which of the Following Describes Weber's Definition of Substantive Irrational

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes Weber's definition of substantive irrational thought?

• A) Decisions are made by a charismatic and traditional authority on a case by case basis and are guided by ethical, religious, and political considerations rather than on the basis of general rules.
• B) Established procedures are employed by charismatic or traditional authorities and decisions are derived without explanation and are based on divine revelation or personal insight.
• C) Decisions are made by charismatic and traditional authorities and are based on principles drawn from nonlegal, political, and religious sources; there is no concern over consistency.
• D) Decisions are made based on logical analysis of legal rules found in legal sources; universal rules set in written documents and applied in uniform fashion.

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Definitions:

Task Difficulty

Task Difficulty refers to the level of challenge presented by a task, which can significantly influence performance and outcome.

Group Size

Refers to the number of individuals forming a social or organizational group, affecting dynamics such as communication, cohesion, and decision-making.

Obedience

The act of following orders or commands from authorities or rules, often considered a social virtue or necessity for societal organization and function.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, standards, or laws.